Job Role: Junior Health and Safety Advisor
Dundalk is home to our client, a highly regarded construction company with a proven track record of delivering high-end projects across Ireland and the UK.
Following significant growth over the past five years, the company is currently reviewing its operations and seeking to recruit a permanent Junior H&S Advisor to support their growing business.
This is an exciting opportunity for a motivated H&S professional to take on a junior-level role within a dynamic organisation and work under the guidance of experienced H&S personnel to develop and enhance their skills.
Key Responsibilities:
* Provide regular safety training, including developing and implementing organisational safety guidelines.
* Ensure all accidents are reported, recorded, investigated and appropriate actions are taken to prevent recurrence.
* Enforce safety regulations within the work environment.
* Work closely with construction managers, workers and external health and safety bodies to maintain a safe working environment.
* Conduct regular safety audits.
* Offer guidance, instruction and advice on all health and safety matters to management, safety representatives and employees, including sub-contractors as necessary.
* Ensure equipment is installed safely and manage the safe disposal of hazardous substances.
* Manage and delegate work to the safety team.
* Maintain a focus on health and safety within the business, incorporating health and safety into business discussions.
* Develop a positive health and safety culture.
* Ensure safe working procedures are implemented.
Requirements:
* Recognised health and safety degree or diploma.
* One year's experience in construction H&S.
* Proficiency in IT skills.
* Ability to work effectively as part of a team.